THE TEACHER AND THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL CULTURE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

WEEK 7

RHEA MAE ARCIGA BSEDE 2-A

SUBJECT CODE: EDUC208

ANSWER THESE!

Direction: On a sheet of yellow paper, copy and answer the following questions with honesty.

1. Here is what one Dean of a College of Education told her freshmen teacher education
students in her Welcome Address on Orientation Day: “Believing that you don’t learn
everything in the classroom, the College of Education, which will be your home for four years
has prepared a menu of annual co-curricular activities for you. All of these are meant to help
you become the true professional teacher that this College and University have envisioned
you to become…..”

a) What message do you get from the Dean’s Welcome Address?

The message I get from the Dean is that, even if the theoretical aspect of education is difficult,
the school will ensure that students are facilitated through programs that the school will
develop to help students understand all of the concepts through application and in practical
settings.

b) In the context of this Welcome Address, what does this statement “…..do more, learn
more, and have more…” (Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio, 1976). What message do you
get in relation to your pre-service education?

In line with the Welcome Address, that statement implies that there is a lot to be done and
shared when one is in the teaching profession. As a result, rather than limiting ourselves to
what is required of us, we must raise the bar and go above and beyond to meet the needs of
the people.

The message I got from the Populorum Progressio was that there are so many problems that
humanity is facing, such as social inequalities, access to basic commodities, and even education.
As a future teacher, I am one of the change agents working to promote the common good and
the welfare of all people.

2. “I don’t hear what you are saying because who you are speaks louder than what you say.”
How does this quote apply to the professional teacher as a community leader? Discuss.
The quote simply means that we are living proof of who we truly are as individuals and people
with a responsibility to uphold. The actions we display to others, not the words that come out
of our mouth, define us. "Our actions speak louder than our words," as the old adage goes.
When it comes to establishing trust, our actions far outweigh our words. It is simple for us to
establish trust by saying a few words; however, this will never result in a long-term relationship,
but it will suffice.

3. A teacher is fully convinced that her religion is the only true religion, the only way to
salvation. As a result, she proselytes. Can her good intention of salvation for all justify her
proselyting? Why or why not?

Her proselytization is justified as long as she does not force salvation on those individuals. It is a
justifiable act of free will and belief if there is no coercion involved, as it is in the case of most
religions that freely proclaim themselves as the one true faith.

4. As a community leader, what will you do if you see something negative in the community
culture?Example.

As a community leader, you have the ability to exert control over the people in your community.
So, if I notice something wrong in my community, I will try to fix it as soon as possible. I will
encourage people to take action and assist me in getting rid of the negative things that are
happening in my community.

5. Your mayor has a teacher candidate for a teaching position. Your ranking is over. Your
mayor’s candidate was not part of the ranking and is not a licensed teacher. As a professional
teacher, what would you do?

I'll wait for another opportunity because there are some things over which we have no control.
Perhaps it is not yet our time. I will advise the candidate to think positively and never be
disappointed if they are not ranked because everything happens according to God's plan.
Double your efforts, and everything will be worth it.

6. Think of your favorite teacher. Why was he/she your favorite? What qualities did he/she
possess? Is he/she your ideal teacher? What influence did he/she have in your life? Did she
act in accordance to the expectations of the community?
As educators, we often look back and reflect on the teachers who had an impact on our lives.
Some of those teachers pushed us to do our best, while others inspired us to believe we could
accomplish anything. I recall a number of teachers who were devoted to their profession and
influenced my teaching even today. They prepare us for the future and teach us how to deal
with life's challenges in a responsible manner.

LET Clinchers

Direction: On a sheet of yellow paper, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. In her leadership in the community, a professional teacher shows no signs of

ethnocentrism. What does this mean?
a. Does not belittle other people’s culture
b. Looks at her culture as superior to other’s culture
c. Is ashamed of her own culture
d. Does not mind other people’s culture

2. The professional teacher is quite xenocentric. How is this manifested?

a. Looks at her culture a superior to that of others
b. Looks at her culture as inferior to that of others
c. Does not mind if her culture is inferior or superior
d. Is at home with all cultures

3. Which is a policy-making body composed of internal and external stakeholders with whom
school head and teachers relate?

a. Parents Teachers
b. Supreme Student Council

c. School Governing Council

d. Faculty Club

4. Who is not a member of the Parent Teachers Association?

a. Parents with no child currently enrolled in school
b. Parents of children currently enrolled in school
c. School head
d. Teacher representative
5. As a teacher, you are a facilitator of learning. What is expected of you?
a. Do not fail anyone
b. Make use of teaching-learning interactive and exciting.

c. Use video clips

d. Allow them to use their cellphones in the classroom.